Rosalyn Taylor, a cellist and teaching artist based out of the Boston area, is committed to advancing quality music education and fostering inclusivity in classical music through her artistry-led performances. Rosalyn is a founding member of the GAIA Quartet, an all-women string quartet who share a passion for bringing light to the music of historically underrepresented composers. The quartet has collaborated on performances with the Horzowski Trio and INTERWOVEN. Rosalyn’s chamber music education has included mentors from award-winning ensembles such as Catalyst Quartet, Aizuri Quartet, Kronos Quartet, and ETHEL.

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Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, Rosalyn graduated with her Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Washburn University. From 2017-2022, Taylor held the position of principal cellist with both the Washburn Symphony Orchestra as well as the Washburn String Orchestra under conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff. She studied cello with Erinn Renyer, pupil of Edward Laut and Janos Starker. Rosalyn was president of the Washburn University Cello Association, which was awarded honors by the Kansas Music Educators Association in 2022. Rosalyn continued her musical education at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where she was awarded the Sandra Bakalar Scholarship and held the position of the Graduate Fellowship Ensemble with the GAIA Quartet. At Longy, Rosalyn studied cello with Christine Lamprea. Rosalyn earned her master’s degree in cello performance in May of 2024. 

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Rosalyn currently holds the position of Cello Teaching Artist at both El Sistema Somerville and Boston Music Project  where she encourages not only musical skill development, but also the exploration of diverse artistic expression. She ensures each student’s educational experience is enriched with a sense of belonging and creative empowerment.